Eltz Castle stands untouched by war and time in a quiet German valley, preserving eight centuries of noble history ...

The first written evidence of Eltz Castle is from 1157, making it nearly 900 years old. It’s been continuously occupied by the Eltz family, a noble line, ever since. This long lineage makes it ...

Great Big Story This German Castle Has Been One Family_s Home for 850 Years Posted: January 31, 2024 | Last updated: February 27, 2025 Discover the enchanting beauty of Eltz Castle, a timeless gem ...

It’s been in the Eltz family for 850 years. The first burg (castle) on the Eltz creek was ... within one formidable fortification. Today, tours wind through two of those homes (the third is ...

The Eltz Castle, outside Koblenz, has been in the family for more than 850 years. Photo: DPA As experts worry about persuading noble heirs to take care of Germany's castles, The Local finds out ...

Eltz Castle, in western Germany, looks like something out of a dream. Castle Count Johann-Jakob zu Eltz shows Euromaxx reporter Hannah Hummel how his ancestors lived in its 80+ rooms over centuries.

The lordship of Vukovar had been acquired in 1736 and Eltz Castle in Vukovar remained the family's principal seat until the end of the Second World War. Jakob was brought up in Vukovar and was 18 ...